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Specimen #5557

Specimen record details
Entry Number 5557
Nematode Genus Diplogasterids *
Host Genus Solanum
Host Species tuberosum
Common Name Potato (rotting)
Country USA
State Maine
City/Locale Presque Isle
Collector via David F. Hammond (Plant Pathologist)
Date Received 1978 Mar 15
Determined By A. Morgan Golden
Disposition of Sample Specimens to USDANC (General)
Nematodes In Tuber
Total Samples 1
Vial Number G-2660f
Remarks * Probably in genus Mesodiplogaster or Metadiplogaster. Note: Material received in poor condition. Answered by phone 1978 Mar 15. Nematode attacked by rod-shaped bacteria & living culture was given to Dr. Sayre.